DAVID FOURIE
Restaurant Professional
Pretoria
Summary
Professional in retail management with in-depth experience in floor operations and customer service excellence. Known for optimizing inventory processes and ensuring high standards in store presentation. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and results-driven performance. Skilled in leadership, staff training, and problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Floor Manager
Bosvelder Pub & Restaurant
Pretoria
10.2024 - Current
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Managed team of 40 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
- Developed staff scheduling plans that ensured adequate coverage during peak hours without compromising on service quality.
Stock Auditor & Consultant
Sculpture Hospitality
Pretoria
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Mathematics, Stock Reporting and Tracking. Involved travelling to different restaurants and completing an inventory of consumables.
- Assisted in consulting manager and owners on inventory procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Manager
Mystic Boer
Potchefstroom
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Part time management of the establishment while working on a startup company as one of the directors.
Chief of Operations
Texas Rock Bar
Potchefstroom
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Chief of Operations for multiple companies. Mainly Stock control, mentorship, modernizing operations and enforcing security.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Standard operational procedure maintenance and management.
Field Team Supervisor
Skitterblink
Pretoria
06.2020 - 10.2020
- High priority cleaning and decontamination.
- Hazmat Training
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Server & Bartender
Bosvelder Pub & Restaurant
Pretoria
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Exceptional client service a high pressure and fast paced environment.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Food and beverage preparation and service
Stock Controller
Liquor Legends
Potchefstroom
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting thorough stock audits and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Delivery route planning, truck inspection.
- Staff management and order picking.
Restaurant Bar Manager
Klawer Hotel
Klawer
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Client service and detail orientation at all times. Bar management of stock, finance, orders, cleanliness and duties.
- Chef, server and bar orientated position.
Medic
Sport Support
Potchefstroom
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Enhanced emergency response capabilities by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medical procedures and protocols for various situations.
- Working under immense pressure for prolonged periods of time. Requiring focus and rapid response.
- Patient diagnosis and care.
Education
No Degree - Coaching
OpenLearn
Online 04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - CAD Draughting And Design
C.T.U. Training Solutions
North West 04.2001 -
Certificate - Hazmat
Skitterblink Cleaning Comapny
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - First Response
Sport Trauma
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
Matric -
Ferdinand Postma High School
Potchefstroom 04.2001 -
Hoofleierswag - Honorable Award
'Die Voortrekkers' (Scouts)
South Africa 04.2001 -
Junior Diploma - Drama
A.D.K.
North West University 04.2001 -
Skills
- Operational management
- Effective communication
- Team Delegation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal Relations
- Product presentation
- Department management
- Upselling strategies
- Service
Summary
"No one is you and that is your power." In business and life, I strive to be exemplary in all I attempt, I am highly gifted in Analytics, Problem Solving and Coaching thus I believe that impossible is not a fact but an opinion. My life is fueled by being a philomath and committing to curiosity., INFJ, Knowledge, Creativity, Loyalty, Authenticity, Gratitude
Hobbies
- Professional Photography
- Carpentry
- Calisthenics
Timeline
Floor Manager
Bosvelder Pub & Restaurant
10.2024 - Current
Stock Auditor & Consultant
Sculpture Hospitality
10.2023 - 10.2024
Manager
Mystic Boer
07.2022 - 09.2023
Chief of Operations
Texas Rock Bar
01.2021 - 06.2022
Field Team Supervisor
Skitterblink
06.2020 - 10.2020
Server & Bartender
Bosvelder Pub & Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2020
Stock Controller
Liquor Legends
05.2018 - 04.2019
Restaurant Bar Manager
Klawer Hotel
01.2018 - 05.2018
Medic
Sport Support
01.2015 - 12.2017
No Degree - Coaching
OpenLearn
04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - CAD Draughting And Design
C.T.U. Training Solutions
04.2001 -
Certificate - Hazmat
Skitterblink Cleaning Comapny
04.2001 -
Certificate - First Response
Sport Trauma
04.2001 -
Matric -
Ferdinand Postma High School
04.2001 -
Hoofleierswag - Honorable Award
'Die Voortrekkers' (Scouts)
04.2001 -
Junior Diploma - Drama
A.D.K.
04.2001 -
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